He is still at a very early stage of his career, but regular football for the Sky Blues this season, could help the young defender reach his potential.

Here is everything you need to know about the Sky Blues’ new signing:

Home-grown talent

Sterry is highly rated among Newcastle’s youth circles, and just last week signed a new four-year contract with the club, who he has been with since 2011.

The full-back told NUFC.co.uk “This week has been really good for me, I’ve worked really hard to get here. I’ve learnt a lot, especially under the manager (Rafael Benitez) but also under every coach and every manager.”

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Tough-tackling defender

NUFC.co.uk describes Sterry as a “tough right-sided defender who is strong in the tackle and quick to get forward where possible.”

Standing at 5ft 11in, the Sky Blues are certainly acquiring the services of a physically well-blessed full-back, who will bring different qualities to the table than Coventry City’s other current wing-back option Dion Kelly-Evans.

Jamie Sterry watches Coventry City's clash with West Ham United in the EFL Trophy at the Ricoh Arena

First-team break

The loan deal agreed between Newcastle United and the Sky Blues will see Sterry away from the North-East for the first time in a search for first-team football, which may well propel him into the thoughts of Rafa Benitez.

Benitez has obviously taken a liking to Sterry, after giving the 20-year-old his first team debut in the final game of the 2015/16 Premier League season, with the home-grown youngster coming on as an 84th-minute substitute in place of Moussa Sissoko in their 5-1 demolition of Tottenham Hotspur at St James Park.

Sterry made his first start for the Magpies in their 2-0 win over Cheltenham Town in the second round of the EFL Cup last week.

With his path to the first-team blocked by Paul Dummett and Ciaran Clark at St James Park, Sterry may see his loan move with the Sky Blues as his last chance to force his way into the first-team picture at Newcastle.

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The Italian Geordie

Jamie Sterry is a born and bred Newcastle lad, but is eligible to play for Italy through his grandfather, who is Italian.

Sterry may be looking to impress on the domestic stage at first, but if he impresses in the first-team at the Ricoh Arena, there may be Italian and English youth selectors turning up to watch the young full-back in action!

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Determination

Sterry first earned himself a two-year contract with Newcastle United in 2015, and has now earned himself an extension, despite a series of injuries that wreaked havoc on Sterry’s performances in the 2014/15 campaign.

The youngster overcame a series of injury problems, including surgery after suffering ankle ligament damage.

While Sky Blues boss Tony Mowbray will be hoping for an injury-free spell for Sterry while at the club, he will no doubt be aware of Sterry’s positive record in bouncing back from injury.